Modern Islamist Movements Quiz

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What was the primary driving force behind the Arab Spring protests across the Middle East and North Africa?

  • Dissatisfaction with military rule and government corruption
  • The spread of radical Islamist ideology
  • The desire for democratic reforms and an end to authoritarian rule (correct)
  • The influence of the Muslim Brotherhood and Ennahdha Party

Which of the following countries did not experience major protests during the Arab Spring?

  • Libya
  • Jordan (correct)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Tunisia

What was the role of the Muslim Brotherhood and Ennahdha Party in the Arab Spring protests?

  • They sought to take advantage of the protests to gain political power (correct)
  • They were the primary organizers and leaders of the protests
  • They actively opposed the protests and sought to maintain the status quo
  • They had no significant involvement in the Arab Spring protests

What was the ultimate outcome of the Arab Spring protests in Egypt?

<p>The military's reassertion of control and the establishment of a new authoritarian regime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group, respond to the Arab Spring protests?

<p>Hamas actively supported the protests and sought to align itself with the Muslim Brotherhood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the military in the Arab Spring protests in countries like Egypt and Tunisia?

<p>The military initially supported the protests but then intervened to overthrow the new governments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is inspired by the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood?

<p>Hamas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Islamist group achieved the most success in the wake of the Arab Spring uprisings?

<p>Ennahdha Party (Tunisia) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these groups experienced a brief rise to power before being crushed by military rule?

<p>Freedom and Justice Party (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Justice and Development Party in Turkey was inspired by which of the following movements?

<p>Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an anti-modernist Islamist group?

<p>Al-Qaeda (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group temporarily controlled portions of Syria and Iraq between 2014-2017?

<p>Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups was formed during the First Palestinian Intifada?

<p>Hamas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between the Islamist groups like Hamas and the secular factions during the First Palestinian Intifada?

<p>The Islamists were junior rivals and uneasy allies of the secular factions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the First Palestinian Intifada impact the Palestinian struggle against the Israeli occupation?

<p>It galvanized the largest mass movement in Palestinian history and made the Palestinian struggle top news globally. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the legacy of the First Palestinian Intifada?

<p>It was a missed opportunity for a two-state solution, but popular resistance has made a comeback since 2005. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Israel respond to the rise of Islamist groups like Hamas during the First Palestinian Intifada?

<p>Israel allowed the Islamists to grow in order to counter the nationalist PLO. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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